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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.93, 248.89 and 155.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.93, 248.89 and 155.91 is: 233.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.93 : 248.89 = 155.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.93/248.89 = 155.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.93x = 248.89 × 155.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.93x = 38,803.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,803.20/165.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.85

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